Part-time Patient Service Representative

Balance Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute in Oak Brook is seeking a Part-Time Patient Services Representative to greet patients, check them in, and manage scheduling and checkout processes. The role supports administrative tasks and may include medical assistant responsibilities as needed, contributing to a smooth patient experience.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for 2 years in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare position preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Patient-focused with the ability to work independently.
• Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients.
• Check in patients and assist with individual concerns, as they arise.
• Collect appropriate information including insurance overview, co-pay and deductible assignment and open balances.
• Performs administrative tasks and must be cross trained on medical assistant responsibilities to provide support as needed.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient-focused

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers & office equipment

Job description

For over 55 years, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, with expansion into 5 states and a future dedicated to continuing with that growth strategy. As our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Part-Time Patient Services Representative (PSR) to support our Oak Brook location. This role is responsible for greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments and following through with the checkout process. The PSR will also assist with office duties as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet patients
• Check in patients and assist with individual concerns, as they arise
• Collect appropriate information including insurance overview, co-pay and deductible assignment and open balances
• Performs administrative tasks and must be cross trained on medical assistant responsibilities to provide support as needed
• Other tasks, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/ CRITICAL SKILLS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare position preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Patient-focused with the ability to work independently
• Capability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment

SCHEDULING

Must have flexibility:

Monday 8:00a - 5:30p

Tuesday- 8:00a- 5:30p

Wednesday- 8:00a-12:30p

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 25lbs

American With Disabilities Act (ada) Specifications

Qualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation. The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision about the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.